Inquisitive Cook

In a light, anecdotal, but highly informative style, seasoned cooking writers reveal the unexpected and always practical science of the kitchen. Covered are such subjects as the amazing alchemy of granules and powders, the astonishing egg, the effects on food of different cooking methods, the biology and psychology of flavor, the remarkable chemistry of doughs, spices, and much, much more. Amusing anecdotes, sidebars and illustrations en-liven the text. Throughout, there are "cook's queries," quick tips, and even recipes that will delight anyone interested in becoming a more knowledgable cook.

About the author

Anne Gardiner; Sue Wilson; The Exploratorium Staff

Product details

• Authors: Exploratorium, Anne Gardiner, The Exploratorium, Sue Wilson
• Publisher: St. Martins Press-3pl
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.09.2000
• EAN: 9780805045413
• ISBN: 978-0-8050-4541-3
• No. of pages: 162
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 213 g
• Series: Accidental Scientist an Explor; Accidental Scientist an Explor
• Subjects: Guides > Food & drink > General cookery books, basic cookery books; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Dictionaries, encyclopaedias; Kochen, Essen und Trinken, COOKING / Reference